1. Role of the National Optical Association in the promotion of the Photonics in Spain Joaquín Campos Acosta Vice-President http://sedoptica.cfmac.csic.eshttp://sedoptica.cfmac.csic.es.

2. Mission of Spanish Optical Society To stimulate the development of Optics, particularly scientific research and industrial applications. Spreading and organizing the Spanish participation in international activities in the field of Optics. Collaborating with other Organisations and Societies in the diffusion of Science and Technology.

3. Activities via Committees (volunteer basis)Committeesvolunteer basis Journal “Optica Pura y Aplicada” (Pure and Applied Optics). Conferences: Optics, Spectroscopy, Colour and Optoelectronic. Open mailing list “OPTIRED”. Specialised meetings, workshops, seminars, courses and summer schools. Support to thematic networks. Lobbying. Education in Optics. Establishing bridges with industry. Cooperation with standardization bodies.

4. What can SEDOPTICA do? Collaborate in the development of photonics and particularly in nanophotonics: –Creating a specific committee in the subject. –Supporting/organising meetings (workshops, conferences, etc.). –Joining people to work together. –Spreading the subject among the members to get more people involved. Offer the association structure and services. Any other idea that may be useful. Membership.

5. Relationships International Color Association Real Sociedad Española de Física (Spanish Royal Society of Physics)

6. Member’s benefits Member’s directory and service guide. Member of the European Optical Society. Connection and news from international societies (Intern. Comm. for Optics). Discount in events (conferences and courses). Reduced fee in the Royal Society of Physics (50 %). Possibility to create a committee in (nano) photonics. Support for organising events.

7. We would be pleased to welcome NANOPHOTONICS In SEDOPTICA End

8. Membership Honorary Members: 15 Individual Members: 330 Trade and Industry Corporate Members: 20 University Corporate Members: 8 Budget: 25 000 € (ordinary) up to 60 000 €

9. Committees Color Committee Education in Optics Committee Optoelectronic Committee Spectroscopy Committee Image Techniques Committee Vision Sciences Committee Quantum Optics and Non Linear Optics